Front Office Sports Today

The ascent of National League starting All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes is unprecedented in modern times, but teams are already for the next insta-star. That change in mentality was on display at the MLB Draft as teams showed a marked preference for MLB-ready talent. Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins the show to explain that phenomenon, the rising stature of the Home-Run Derby, and Juan Soto’s next contract.Plus, Ligue 1 may have narrowly avoided a crisis, a minor league team is relocating after seven decades, and Spain had one of its best sporting days in history.

Like Formula 1, Formula E is a high-speed, international motorsport racing series with a twist — Formula E's cars are exclusively powered with electric engines. CEO Jeff Dodds joins the show to discuss how the electric racing league is faring in a time where racing is more popular than ever, and how their forward-thinking strategy has grown a unique audience.

The NBA is on the cusp of signing media deals worth $76 billion over 11 years. Front Office Sports Tuned-In columnist Michael McCarthy breaks down the implications of the massive deals and how they could still change, with TNT facing a major decision.Plus, the USMNT finally fired their head coach as they look ahead to the 2026 World Cup and the Oakland Ballers are allowing fans to buy voting shares of the team.

A small group of people who help college and high school athletes announce the schools they are going to or considering have become major information hubs. Freelance writer Jake Kring-Schreifels joins the show to expand on his Front Office Sports feature article on these unlikely insiders, and what they mean for college sports and the media that covers it.Plus, Manchester United is in danger of violating Premier League financial rules, a four-person team pulled off a major baseball card heist, and the WNBA rookie class is taking the league to new heights.

Nike announced major layoffs this week, punctuating a steady decline for the leading apparel brand. Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins the show to explain how the dominant company fell from its lofty perch.Plus, Arch Manning will be part of EA College Football 25 after all and two NFL Hall of Famers are battling in court.

The Paris Olympics represent more than just a chance for Simone Biles to add to her singular career – she is looking to lead the US on a comeback after winning silver in the Tokyo Games. Journalist Ari Saperstein joins the show to discuss what’s at stake for Biles and a US gymnastics team that has been reshaped by injuries just before the Olympics begin.Plus, Paramount and Skydance struck a deal, the Dallas Stars are launching a free streaming service, a PED-friendly Olympics alternative is looking to raise $300 million, and Dan Hurley signed a $50M deal with UConn.

With the second half of the year underway, we take a look at the big stories that could shape the rest of the year. The Front Office Sports writers join the show to discuss a potential sport-defining deal in golf, local and national media rights in MLB, the NBA, and NHL, the Bronny-LeBron connection in Los Angeles, and whether ESPN can hold together its volatile duo of Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee.

With the first half of the year behind us, the Front Office Sports writers who cover the news every day join the show for a roundtable discussion on the major stories from the first half, including the NFL’s growing empire, the rise of women’s sports leagues, betting scandals, the massive changes to college sports and plenty more.Plus, there will be some new quirks to the MLB Draft and Home Run Derby.

The U.S. is hosting major international soccer tournaments three years in a row, beginning with this year’s Copa America and culminating in the 2026 World Cup. MLS executive Camilo Durana joins the show to discuss how the league is gaining off this run of international attention.Plus, the Boston Celtics are for sale, and over $1 billion in player deals have already been given out this NBA offseason.

The $4.7 billion judgement against the NFL could have significant financial consequences for the league, but the greater impact may be in how it changes the league’s revenue model. The NFL has had a long-term practice of evenly distributing media dollars among its teams. Should the verdict against the league hold up, individual teams would be able to seek whatever the market would allow for their out-of-market games. Andrew Brandt, executive director of Villanova’s Moorad Center for Sports Law, joins the show to explain the suit’s full implications.Plus, NBA free agency has begun, the Euros are drawing big viewership numbers in the US, and a former number one NFL draft pick is being sued by his alma mater.